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As many of you know, I'm a big Laura Ingalls Wilder fan. I read all of her books as a little girl, more than once. I read them again when I was about 30 years old and recovering from surgery. I remember that as a wonderful time, even though I was bed-ridden for two weeks. The Ingalls girls: (left...
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Join host Eunny Jang to get started on knitting socks on this episode of Knitting Daily TV. You'll learn how to knit a sock, turn the heel, and even finish your toes with the kitchner stitch. Watch a preview of episode 1011 - Sock It To Me Getting Started: Learn the basics of sock knitting with this...
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Maybe it's just me, but as a knitter, I crave the colder months of the year. Not to say that knitting can't be done during the warmer days, but let's be honest—there's nothing quite like slipping on a pair of hand-knit socks or curling up in a cozy sweater fresh off the needles...
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It's time for a new knit-along! I thought we'd do something a little different this time, so how about a sock knit-along? Here are four sock knitting patterns to choose from (click on the links for more information about the patterns); here they are: Wyeast Socks by Chrissy Gardiner Two different...
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Wraps Triangular Snowflake Shawl Galina A. Khmeleva Persian's Walk with Faroes Shawl Karen E. Hooton A Gossamer Scarf Inna Voltchkova Butterfly Wrap Susan Strawn Bare Shoulder Stole Susan Strawn Divided Triangle Neckpiece Susan Strawn Hand & Arm Coverings Quince and Vine Half Gloves Carol Huebscher...
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Knitted accessories are always favorites—to knit, to wear, and to give. French Girl Knits ' author Kristeen Griffin-Grimes is back with a new book, French Girl Knits Accessories . And oh, la, la, is it fabulous! Here are Kristeen's ideas about accessorizing effortlessly with your knits...
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I watched the Oscars last weekend and, as always, I was so touched by the "In Memoriam" segment. I must admit I keep myself pretty informed about the whos and whats of pop culture, but I'm always shocked during the memoriam presentation about one or two of the people we've lost. I was...
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Before the winter issue of Knitscene had even gone to press, I started knitting Melissa LaBarre’s Tereza Pullover . This simple top down pullover had a lot of appeal to me—chunky gauge, interesting lace pattern, the ability to add custom body shaping, chunky gauge. I was feeling antsy and...
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Sunshine socks from Sock Innovation by Cookie A Kathleen's Sunshine sock Seaweed Cardigan stitch detail There's a stitch pattern that I've knitted several times. It's a wavy, lace and cable pattern that doesn't have a name that I know of, so let's just call it "wavy lace...
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The Dahlia Cardigan by Heather Zoppetti, from the Fall 2011 issue of Interweave Knits A note from Kathleen: The Dahlia Cardigan by Heather Zoppetti, from the Fall 2011 issue of Interweave Knits is one of the most beautiful knitted sweaters I've ever seen. I know lots of you will want to knit it,...
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Copper Cowl by Sara Lamb Debbie O'Neill's Pilaster Socks Susan Z. Douglas and Judy Alexander's Bond Bon-Bon Bowler Knitters have so many fiber options these days, it's hard to choose! Every time I'm at a yarn shop I spend time ohhhing and ahhhing over the natural fibers. The sense...
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There's so much knowledge out there—let's help each other and share tips and tricks. Here are some topics to get you going: Sock Knitting: How do you avoid that hole at the top of the gusset? Sweater Knitting Patterns: What's your favorite cast-on tip? Lace Knitting: How do you put...
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I was taking a stroll through past Knitting Daily blogs, and I came upon a cute blog by Sandi Wiseheart. She knit a precious baby cap and didn't discover a mistake she made until the cap was finished and snug on the recipient. It happens to the best of us! My most memorable mistake happened when...
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Finished Object Alert! Plus Sparkly Sock In Progress Quick note: This post is late! I actually wrote it more than a week ago, before my laptop died and took everything with it. Now I'm trying to catch up with all of you! Here's the latest...with more to come soon. –Sandi Your comments on...
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I was amazed to see how many folks wrote in to say that they, too, were "pattern fiddlers" –folks like me who use knitting patterns as a creative jumping-off place for making their own unique garment. I love this about knitters, I really do. There's a whack of energy being put into...